🇨🇦 The Cantankerous Canuck 🇨🇦
@cantankerouscanuck.bsky.social
Political and social grumpiness from the Great White North. 😉
Unabashedly proud Canadian.
Consider yourself lucky that you can't hear what I'm thinking.
Unabashedly proud Canadian.
Consider yourself lucky that you can't hear what I'm thinking.
There's been quite a bit of online discussion regarding the NDP response to the 2025 federal budget, their seat losses in the 2025 federal election, etc. - some of it heated. Well, here's a lighter, feel-good story regarding the 2004 comeback of NDP icon, Ed Broadbent. I sure liked that guy.
This Canadian politician rapped his way to the House of Commons | CBC Radio
From the dawn of time, music has always had a way of gathering people, and giving large crowds a way to unify when the songs were sung together. That aspect of music was not lost on politicians.
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
There's been quite a bit of online discussion regarding the NDP response to the 2025 federal budget, their seat losses in the 2025 federal election, etc. - some of it heated. Well, here's a lighter, feel-good story regarding the 2004 comeback of NDP icon, Ed Broadbent. I sure liked that guy.
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In October 2016, Vance tweeted, “What percentage of the American population has @realDonaldTrump sexually assaulted?
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
JD Vance repeatedly indicated in 2016 that he believed Donald Trump had committed sexual assault | CNN Politics
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, repeatedly indicated in 2016 that he believed Donald Trump had committed sexual assault, even suggesting in one TV segment that in a “he s...
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:49 AM
In October 2016, Vance tweeted, “What percentage of the American population has @realDonaldTrump sexually assaulted?
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
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TGIF! Hey, it's Friday & time to start our weekend Bsky cleanup of #MAGA & other odorous trash.
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
TGIF! Hey, it's Friday & time to start our weekend Bsky cleanup of #MAGA & other odorous trash.
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
In October 2016, Vance tweeted, “What percentage of the American population has @realDonaldTrump sexually assaulted?
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
JD Vance repeatedly indicated in 2016 that he believed Donald Trump had committed sexual assault | CNN Politics
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, repeatedly indicated in 2016 that he believed Donald Trump had committed sexual assault, even suggesting in one TV segment that in a “he s...
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:49 AM
In October 2016, Vance tweeted, “What percentage of the American population has @realDonaldTrump sexually assaulted?
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
JD needs to know! Release all of the Epstein files - unredacted & now!
TGIF! Hey, it's Friday & time to start our weekend Bsky cleanup of #MAGA & other odorous trash.
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
TGIF! Hey, it's Friday & time to start our weekend Bsky cleanup of #MAGA & other odorous trash.
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
Let's take away their reason for being here & send them back to that garbage heap known as X. #Block them or subscribe to a #blocklist. Your feed, my feed & your followers feeds will all thank you. 🙏
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What??? I thought Trump said that consumers aren't the ones who end up paying the cost for his ridiculous tariffs.
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to exempt a wide range of food imports, including beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, from sweeping tariffs imposed earlier this year on...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
What??? I thought Trump said that consumers aren't the ones who end up paying the cost for his ridiculous tariffs.
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Typical of the #UCP, not a single word about how they intend to staff the new $$$ infrastructure. PC/UCP govts have treated Alberta medical professionals like sh*t for years, with many leaving AB. Albertans can't find a Dr. Many wait wks or mths to see a Dr. Clinics are closing. Grow a 🤬 brain, UCP!
Alberta announces plan to add 1,000 hospital beds, boost surgeries
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and several of her ministers are in Calgary Friday to announce improvements to the province’s health-care system.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Typical of the #UCP, not a single word about how they intend to staff the new $$$ infrastructure. PC/UCP govts have treated Alberta medical professionals like sh*t for years, with many leaving AB. Albertans can't find a Dr. Many wait wks or mths to see a Dr. Clinics are closing. Grow a 🤬 brain, UCP!
What??? I thought Trump said that consumers aren't the ones who end up paying the cost for his ridiculous tariffs.
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to exempt a wide range of food imports, including beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, from sweeping tariffs imposed earlier this year on...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
What??? I thought Trump said that consumers aren't the ones who end up paying the cost for his ridiculous tariffs.
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I wonder why young women would want to leave a country like the USA, where a felon, rapist & pedo, who likes to "grab them by the p*ssy," is President & at least 1/3 of its adults will do absolutely ANYTHING necessary to protect him from justice & to strip women of their rights? Make it make sense!
Poll shows more young women want to leave U.S. — their top destination is Canada
A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave the United States — and their most common destination of choice is Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I wonder why young women would want to leave a country like the USA, where a felon, rapist & pedo, who likes to "grab them by the p*ssy," is President & at least 1/3 of its adults will do absolutely ANYTHING necessary to protect him from justice & to strip women of their rights? Make it make sense!
Typical of the #UCP, not a single word about how they intend to staff the new $$$ infrastructure. PC/UCP govts have treated Alberta medical professionals like sh*t for years, with many leaving AB. Albertans can't find a Dr. Many wait wks or mths to see a Dr. Clinics are closing. Grow a 🤬 brain, UCP!
Alberta announces plan to add 1,000 hospital beds, boost surgeries
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and several of her ministers are in Calgary Friday to announce improvements to the province’s health-care system.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Typical of the #UCP, not a single word about how they intend to staff the new $$$ infrastructure. PC/UCP govts have treated Alberta medical professionals like sh*t for years, with many leaving AB. Albertans can't find a Dr. Many wait wks or mths to see a Dr. Clinics are closing. Grow a 🤬 brain, UCP!
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As someone who has voted NDP in the past & who would consider doing so again with the right leader/platform, they better do Canada & Canadians right on the upcoming budget vote or they can kiss any potential future goodwill goodbye. We are at economic war with the US & they need to act accordingly.
'All options are on the table': NDP to consider abstaining during budget vote
Canadians might not be heading to a Christmas election after all.
nationalpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As someone who has voted NDP in the past & who would consider doing so again with the right leader/platform, they better do Canada & Canadians right on the upcoming budget vote or they can kiss any potential future goodwill goodbye. We are at economic war with the US & they need to act accordingly.
I wonder why young women would want to leave a country like the USA, where a felon, rapist & pedo, who likes to "grab them by the p*ssy," is President & at least 1/3 of its adults will do absolutely ANYTHING necessary to protect him from justice & to strip women of their rights? Make it make sense!
Poll shows more young women want to leave U.S. — their top destination is Canada
A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave the United States — and their most common destination of choice is Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I wonder why young women would want to leave a country like the USA, where a felon, rapist & pedo, who likes to "grab them by the p*ssy," is President & at least 1/3 of its adults will do absolutely ANYTHING necessary to protect him from justice & to strip women of their rights? Make it make sense!
As someone who has voted NDP in the past & who would consider doing so again with the right leader/platform, they better do Canada & Canadians right on the upcoming budget vote or they can kiss any potential future goodwill goodbye. We are at economic war with the US & they need to act accordingly.
'All options are on the table': NDP to consider abstaining during budget vote
Canadians might not be heading to a Christmas election after all.
nationalpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
As someone who has voted NDP in the past & who would consider doing so again with the right leader/platform, they better do Canada & Canadians right on the upcoming budget vote or they can kiss any potential future goodwill goodbye. We are at economic war with the US & they need to act accordingly.
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"Hitler likely had genetic condition limiting sexual development: research"
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
Hitler likely had genetic condition limiting sexual development: research
Adolf Hitler most likely suffered from the genetic condition Kallmann Syndrome that can manifest itself in undescended testicles and a micropenis, researchers and documentary makers said Thursday, fol...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Hitler likely had genetic condition limiting sexual development: research"
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
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Here's the thing, Wayne, a "PROUD CANADIAN" would never be friends with a disgusting, evil piece of sh*t who wants to do Canada harm, like Donald Trump.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
‘I’m just a hockey player’: Wayne Gretzky addresses anti-Canadian criticism
Wayne Gretzky says he is and always will be a proud Canadian, despite his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump who has repeatedly called for Canada’s annexation since he returned to the White...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Here's the thing, Wayne, a "PROUD CANADIAN" would never be friends with a disgusting, evil piece of sh*t who wants to do Canada harm, like Donald Trump.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
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"..the government did not introduce the Recall Act to be weaponized by political activists who disagree with government policy," said the UCP MLA for Airdrie-East.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
Alberta MLA accuses school principal of weaponizing position to push recall petition | CBC News
Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East, accused constituent Derek Keenan of abusing his job as a high school principal in order to launch a politically motivated recall petition.
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"..the government did not introduce the Recall Act to be weaponized by political activists who disagree with government policy," said the UCP MLA for Airdrie-East.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
"Hitler likely had genetic condition limiting sexual development: research"
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
Hitler likely had genetic condition limiting sexual development: research
Adolf Hitler most likely suffered from the genetic condition Kallmann Syndrome that can manifest itself in undescended testicles and a micropenis, researchers and documentary makers said Thursday, fol...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Hitler likely had genetic condition limiting sexual development: research"
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
It's uncanny how much Trump & Hitler share.
Here's the thing, Wayne, a "PROUD CANADIAN" would never be friends with a disgusting, evil piece of sh*t who wants to do Canada harm, like Donald Trump.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
‘I’m just a hockey player’: Wayne Gretzky addresses anti-Canadian criticism
Wayne Gretzky says he is and always will be a proud Canadian, despite his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump who has repeatedly called for Canada’s annexation since he returned to the White...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Here's the thing, Wayne, a "PROUD CANADIAN" would never be friends with a disgusting, evil piece of sh*t who wants to do Canada harm, like Donald Trump.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
So, this PROUD CANADIAN calls bullsh*t! We're assessing you a Match Penalty for unCanadianlike conduct.
"..the government did not introduce the Recall Act to be weaponized by political activists who disagree with government policy," said the UCP MLA for Airdrie-East.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
Alberta MLA accuses school principal of weaponizing position to push recall petition | CBC News
Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East, accused constituent Derek Keenan of abusing his job as a high school principal in order to launch a politically motivated recall petition.
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"..the government did not introduce the Recall Act to be weaponized by political activists who disagree with government policy," said the UCP MLA for Airdrie-East.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
She's right, it's intent was to allow the UCP to whip up its ignorant base to recall anyone who disagreed with its maple MAGA policies.
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It's no surprise that Pierreasite Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures. The "do nothing" career politician has never spent a moment of self-reflection in his 20+ years of grifting, patronizing & rage-baiting the Canadian public.
Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he is not reflecting on his leadership style after two MPs announced they were leaving his caucus — including one who cited the leader's "negative" ...
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's no surprise that Pierreasite Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures. The "do nothing" career politician has never spent a moment of self-reflection in his 20+ years of grifting, patronizing & rage-baiting the Canadian public.
It's no surprise that Pierreasite Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures. The "do nothing" career politician has never spent a moment of self-reflection in his 20+ years of grifting, patronizing & rage-baiting the Canadian public.
Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he is not reflecting on his leadership style after two MPs announced they were leaving his caucus — including one who cited the leader's "negative" ...
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's no surprise that Pierreasite Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures. The "do nothing" career politician has never spent a moment of self-reflection in his 20+ years of grifting, patronizing & rage-baiting the Canadian public.
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MALICIOUS LIST CREATOR: @talesofmoderation.bsky.social creates bad faith #blocklists that #block users who engage to debate or condemn MAGA accts like #JD-Vance-1 & #Whitehouse-47. Lists make it appear as if you'll be blocking #MAGA, but you end up blocking lots of anti-MAGA.
#Block it! #Report it!
#Block it! #Report it!
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
MALICIOUS LIST CREATOR: @talesofmoderation.bsky.social creates bad faith #blocklists that #block users who engage to debate or condemn MAGA accts like #JD-Vance-1 & #Whitehouse-47. Lists make it appear as if you'll be blocking #MAGA, but you end up blocking lots of anti-MAGA.
#Block it! #Report it!
#Block it! #Report it!
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In case you need to totally block out as much of the #MAGA bullsh*t on Bsky as you possibly can in order to maintain a bit of your sanity.
#block #blocklist #moderation #usagovernment #usa #whitehouse #vance
#block #blocklist #moderation #usagovernment #usa #whitehouse #vance
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In case you need to totally block out as much of the #MAGA bullsh*t on Bsky as you possibly can in order to maintain a bit of your sanity.
#block #blocklist #moderation #usagovernment #usa #whitehouse #vance
#block #blocklist #moderation #usagovernment #usa #whitehouse #vance
MALICIOUS LIST CREATOR: @talesofmoderation.bsky.social creates bad faith #blocklists that #block users who engage to debate or condemn MAGA accts like #JD-Vance-1 & #Whitehouse-47. Lists make it appear as if you'll be blocking #MAGA, but you end up blocking lots of anti-MAGA.
#Block it! #Report it!
#Block it! #Report it!
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
MALICIOUS LIST CREATOR: @talesofmoderation.bsky.social creates bad faith #blocklists that #block users who engage to debate or condemn MAGA accts like #JD-Vance-1 & #Whitehouse-47. Lists make it appear as if you'll be blocking #MAGA, but you end up blocking lots of anti-MAGA.
#Block it! #Report it!
#Block it! #Report it!